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290 FACT SHEET

OVERVIEW

290 Toll provides a reliable east-west route for commuters in Manor and Elgin to and from the Greater Austin area, and spurs economic development opportunities throughout the region. With vast amounts of undeveloped land along this corridor, the stage is set for continued commercial and industrial development as well as accelerated employment growth. Since opening to in 2014, the 290 Toll has exceeded traffic and revenue projections, and all drivers are experiencing reduced travel times – including those choosing the non-tolled .

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

The 290 Toll Road is a 6.2-mile toll road which includes three tolled lanes and three non-tolled general purpose lanes in each direction from US 183 to east of Parmer . The facility upgraded the existing US 290 to a new facility, effectively tripling capacity while preserving the non-tolled lanes. The 290 Toll Road links up with important roadways in the region, including US 183 and SH 130, and features a ten-foot wide, 6-mile shared use path for pedestrians and cyclists. Parmer Ln. As the region grows, the Mobility Authority is considering expanding the project, including direct connectors at the SH 130 and an eastern extension. 290 TOLL/SH 130 DIRECT CONNECTORS 290 TOLL/SH 130 IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT The number of commuters that recognized the convenience of the 290 Toll SH 130 Road surpassed our projections. This high demand has led to at the intersection of 290 Toll and SH 130. In Fall 2016, the Mobility Authority completed an interim project at that intersection, which widened the frontage

for safety and mobility improvements. Long term plans to build direct 290 Toll between the two facilities are under development with LEGEND construction anticipated to begin in 2018. Existing Roadway Existing Direct Connector Direct Connectors Not to Scale www.MobilityAuthority.com 1 290 TOLL FACT SHEET

2017 Toll Rates 2-Axle 3-Axle 4-Axle 5-Axle 6-Axle TOLLING Vehicles Vehicles Vehicles Vehicles Vehicles Toll Pay By Toll Pay By Toll Pay By Toll Pay By Toll Pay By Tag Mail Tag Mail Tag Mail Tag Mail Tag Mail US 183 Ramps $0.56 $0.75 $1.12 $1.50 $1.68 $2.25 $2.24 $3.00 $2.80 $3.75 The 290 Toll is an all-electronic/ (Direct Connectors) cashless toll road. Drivers do not Springdale $0.56 $0.75 $1.12 $1.50 $1.68 $2.25 $2.24 $3.00 $2.80 $3.75 have to stop—or even slow down, Road Ramps Giles Lane $0.56 $0.75 $1.12 $1.50 $1.68 $2.25 $2.24 $3.00 $2.80 $3.75 to pay their tolls. Drivers have a Ramps choice to use the tolled lanes of Giles Lane $1.12 $1.50 $2.24 $3.00 $3.36 $4.50 $4.48 $6.00 $5.60 $7.50 290 Toll or use the adjacent Mainline Plaza Harris Branch non-tolled lanes of US 290. $0.56 $0.75 $1.12 $1.50 $1.68 $2.25 $2.24 $3.00 $2.80 $3.75 Ramps Parmer Lane $0.56 $0.75 $1.12 $1.50 $1.68 $2.25 $2.24 $3.00 $2.80 $3.75 Mainline Plaza

US 183 Ramps (Direct Connectors) Springdale Road Giles Lane Harris Branch Ramps Ramps Giles Lane Parkway Ramps Mainline Plaza 183 130 Parmer Lane TOLL Mainline Plaza

Gregg Manor Road FM 973

Tuscany Arterial A Giles Lane Parmer Lane W Way Harris Branch Parkway E Springdale Road LEGEND 290 Toll US 290 Toll Plazas

PAYMENT OPTIONS TOLL TAG Customers can pay their tolls with a TxTag, TollTag or EZ TAG “As the Mayor of the City of and get a 25% discount. Manor, I know transportation * TxTag is operated by TxDOT and is available online at www.TxTag.org, or by calling 1-888-Go-TxTag. is the backbone to a good economy. 290 Toll and SH 130 PAY BY MAIL makes getting to and from our great City so easy, Manor If you don’t have a tag just keep moving, and we’ll bill you is the new destination to live, through the Pay By Mail program. Pay By Mail customers work and play.” are billed using a picture of their license plate, and are charged a $1.00 statement fee per bill. — Rita Jonse, Mayor of the City of Manor

* Pay by Mail is available online at www.paytexastoll.com, or by calling 1-888-811-4565. www.MobilityAuthority.com 2